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Lavender

Lavender is an indica-dominant strain from the classic Lavender × Trinity strains. Aromatically, it often presents as subtle, earthy and skunky, while its effects tend to be balanced, with a noticeable head and body presence. This gives it a more classic character than many sweet exotic strains.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • subtle
  • earthy
  • skunky
  • pungent
  • pine-like
  • lavender-like

Effects

  • relaxing
  • clear-headed
  • body-focused

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Lavender is at the beginning. Below it are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.

Editorial profile

Lavender in detail

Origin & classification

Lavender is an indica-dominant strain from the classic Lavender × Trinity strains.

Aroma & flavour

Lavender’s aroma is primarily subtle, earthy, skunky and pungent. Its profile therefore leans more towards a classic direction than a modern dessert or candy scheme.

Terpene profile

Lavender is generally described as relaxing, clear-headed and physical in its effects. This is precisely what often makes the strain interesting, as it does not lean in just one direction but engages both head and body.

Effect tendency

Lavender therefore comes across as more classic and direct than sweet and playful. Its often-mentioned resin production is also clearly one of the traits that define this strain. Alongside the aroma, the combination of resin, flower density and solid yield is frequently highlighted.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Lavender is therefore particularly suited to people who want to experience aroma and effects in as balanced a combination as possible. Those who appreciate classic, direct strain profiles that are not overly polished will likely connect more with this direction than with pure trend strains.

Further classification

Lavender starts out distinctly old-school: subtle, earthy, skunky, pungent and pine-like. Genetically, Lavender is clearly built around the classic Lavender x Trinity strains. Its balanced effects range from relaxing and clear-headed to physical, with both active and calmer aspects. The more subtle notes make Lavender less loud, but also clearer and calmer in impression. This balance is precisely what makes Lavender interesting: the strain reads as neither purely heavy nor exclusively energising. The parent strains are therefore not merely an indication of origin, but also help to compare Lavender more accurately with similar strains. Visually, Lavender is also more often associated with darker, more distinctive expressions. What is particularly interesting is the combination of softer and classically spicy elements. The result is a profile that relies less on extremes and more on a balance of aroma, genetics and effects. Ultimately, it sits closer to the relaxed, fuller side than to a purely bright daytime profile.

Further classification

With Lavender in particular, it is helpful that its basic direction can still be clearly inferred from the parent lineage. For fans of classic, spicy strains with a less polished character, this is often the decisive point. Ultimately, the overall picture is not one-sided, but more like a strain with several clearly distinguishable layers.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Lavender

What type of strain is Lavender?

We list Lavender as an indica-dominant strain with the parent lineage Trinity × Lavender.

What genetics are behind Lavender?

Lavender’s parent lineage is Trinity × Lavender.

What does Lavender smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Lavender is primarily subtle, earthy, skunky, pungent, pine-like and lavender-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What effects can be expected from Lavender?

We describe Lavender primarily as relaxing, clear-headed and body-focused. Effects are subjective impressions and not a medical promise.